08/07/2020 - 16:36
- Clarín.com
- sports
The rematch match between Manchester City and Real Madrid for the last 16 of the Champions League has the least expected protagonist. Raphael Varane was in the spotlight on his black night with two unusual errors that allowed the local to convert two goals at the Etihad Stadium.
The study minutes had passed and City pressed the departure of Zinedine Zidane's team. Then came the first mistake: Varaneit was delayed, Phil Foden took it out and Raheem Sterling only had to push it for the 1-0.
Playing from behind doesn't always work well. A mistake and it can cost you dearly: this time Varane failed against Gabriel Jesús and Sterling sent her to the bottom to put the series 3-1 in favor of Manchester City over Real Madrid #ChampionsLeague pic.twitter.com/QP9QDx4Wt3
- Pizarra Sports (@PizarraSports) August 7, 2020This match was waited for so many months that it was surprising that the scoreboard opened with such a gift, but it all started from the tactics of those led by Pep Guardiola. The high pressure took effect before Madrid left below and Varane's error was punished hard.
The ball circulated from side to side in defense and Varane committed the sin of delaying. Foden rushed him, stole the ball and said the classic "Take it and do it" to Sterling, who took it first and converted.
Madrid drew with Benzema and the game became electrifying, with an ideal round trip for viewers around the world. But in the second half came the other rudeness of Varane.
GOOOOOOOOOAL 😱🔥
Incredible mistake by Varane again😱🤦♂️
Man City 2-1 Real Madrid
The match is live on @ FDLM30 👌🏻😍 # MCIRMA
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The defender had the ball stinging very high and although he perceived that an opponent was close, the defender decided to head towards his goalkeeper. However, Gabriel Jesus arrived before Courtois and defined with subtlety for the 2 to 1.
There will be repercussions, surely ...